Pics from Press Intro - Optional 33's? & New engines

Here are a few screen grabs from the press intro. The first shows a TRDOR that really looks like it's lifted and on 285/70/17's. (Sorry about the quality. 100kb limit.) It was a background shot and nothing was said about it. The second shows a 6000 rpm redline. I think they put the new 2.0 turbo in it. There will also be an new V6 featuring the Atkinson cycle. No power or gas mileage spec yet.












From the Lexus website, about the 2.0t:
For its first-ever turbocharged gasoline engine, Lexus created an all-new engine architecture. The 2.0-liter turbocharged port and direct-injection engine uses an advanced valve control system to switch between Atkinson cycle and Otto cycle operation to optimize performance and fuel efficiency.

To minimize turbo lag, the four-into-two exhaust manifold system pairs cylinders according to their expansion or compression stroke to reduce pumping losses and eliminate exhaust gas interference. This results in improved acceleration response and wide torque band. The turbo engine produces 235 hp at 5,600 rpm with 258 lb.-ft. of torque from 1,650-4,000 rpm and up to 17psi of boost at wide open throttle. A balance shaft enhances smoothness.

The combination of direct fuel injection and additional port fuel injectors, as used on some other Lexus models, ensures ample power and crisp responsiveness at all engine speeds.

Combining the cylinder head, exhaust manifold and intercooler with variable wastegate control enhances low speed torque fuel economy. Active wastegate control minimizes pumping losses by reducing backpressure during low engine load. The water-cooled intercooler, mounted directly to the engine, provides strong advantages in acceleration. A dual exhaust system reduces backpressure and noise.

The D-4S fuel injection system provides the optimum mixture to realize the highly efficient rapid combustion.

To keep the engine oil clean, the intake system creates a syphon which draws carbon vapors away from the crankcase allowing for 10,000 miles between oil changes similar to aspirated engines.

Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-iW) optimizes torque throughout the engine speed range and allows the engine to start in the Otto cycle and then run in the more fuel efficient Atkinson cycle. The late intake valve closing of the Atkinson cycle reduces pumping losses and boosts fuel economy.

The turbo engine was bench-tested for more than 10,000 hours before extensive on-road testing, covering more than 600,000 miles, began.

 

Also, in the press conference, the guy mentioned that every Tacoma will have a Go Pro mount built into the mirror.

 

I did not hear them specifically say the 4cylinder was turbo? I mean that would be something to brag about and be bold about no??

 

The press websites report that the 4 cyl is the same one as before.

 

No, they didn't say that the new 4 was a turbo. But I know that they have a brand new 2.0t that gets good gas mileage, and Toyota is also trying to consolidate their base engines. For gas mileage reasons, I think they will want to sell as many 4's as possible, but the 2.7 is too dated. Lexus specs the 2.0t at 27 hwy in a 4000lb crossover. It has enough torque that it could sell well. I don't know of any other new 4's in their lineup.

 

The 3.5 V6 redlines at 6000 (cut off) so that matches the tach photo above. Was hoping for more torque than that engine makes. 247@4700rpm.

 

Did they even say the 4 was "new" at all? They just said in came with a 4 cyl. And a few press sites have said it is a carry over from before (but of course they could be wrong).

 

The four is definitely the old 2.7. It will be mated to a new mt6, but that won't do all that much for mileage or performance. That's a let down. I hope the v6 is somehow more powerful than the one in the Highlander, or thats a let down too.

 

you know you can go on toyota.com and get the answers to these things, and see real pictures..

http://www.toyota.com/upcoming-vehicles/tacoma

 

Thanks! Was getting a bit tired of refreshing and getting nonsense

 

Except they don't have the answers to the right questions.

 

No front air dam on the offroad. Locking glove box. Dual zone heating/cooling. 3 easy changes to spot from those pictures.

 

I love the interior, straight forward no BS

 

I want to see a classic white or black Access Cab TRD Off Road... I think that will tug my heart strings

 

Looking good! But whats the hp & torq numbers for the 3.5 v6 ?

 

+1, like HP, torque, & MPGs. I understand MPGs but what does it take to put it on a dyno. I think they are just holding back.

 

Yea the cut of shit kinda pisses me off. And once you shift to 4th you pretty much lose all power.